Jericho Beach, BC

CURRENT STATUS:Open! Current results show 11 E.coli/100ml.WATER QUALITY HISTORY:Jericho beach was open throughout summer 2014.For more details visit: http://www.vch.ca/your_environment/water_quality/recreational-water/beach-water-quality-report/beach_water_quality_report Note: There is a combined sewer outfall in close proximity to the east of this beach. BEACH INFO:Before the arrival of European settlers Jericho Beach was originally a First Nations village named Ee'yullmough. Jericho Beach is now known for its naturally sandy beaches and is a popular destination for swimmers sailors and windsurfers.Jericho Beach on the north side of Jericho Park at the west end of Point Grey Rd between Wallace St and Discovery St. The east side of the beach caters to swimmers and the west side to sailboats and windsurfers. AMENITIES:ConcessionPublic washroomsPlaying fieldsTennis courtsPicnic tablesSwimming raftPay parkingLifeguards between Victoria Day and Labour Day (late May to early September)Beach wheelchair for persons with physical disabilitiesJericho Sailing Centre Vancouver Youth HostelPhoto credit: Suzanne Rushton